Site work for a water / sewer project in Homer, Alaska. Conceptual plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

UPDATE : https://www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/city_manager039s_office/page/80925/final_2026-2031_cip_web.pdf This project rectifies a vulnerability in the City’s drinking water infrastructure to safeguard our clean drinking water supply in support of the life, health and safety of Homer’s 5,750 residents. It replaces approximately 1,200 linear feet of existing 8-inch cast iron drinking water supply line in Homer’s water utility system. The 58-year old section of line is brittle, corroded and on a 52-degree slope, making it extremely susceptible to catastrophic damage due to slope failure or seismic activity. To avoid waterline failure, the project completes design, and replaces the existing 8-inch line with 10-inch high density polyethylene (HDPE) transmission water main. Design engineering includes anchors to anchor the line to subsurface material to prevent movement in the event of slope subsidence. This supply line is the only line transmitting water to the west side of Homer. It serves hundreds of customers, South Peninsula Hospital, several health clinics in Homer’s medical district, the senior center, its assisted living and independent senior housing, and two schools. Loss of this line, our sole drinking water link, would have a devastating impact to public health and safety, and fire protection capability. Even short-term water supply disruption (due to severe, but repairable seismic damage to the supply line) has serious consequences. The expedient availability of machinery and spare parts for timely repair during a major disaster and the need to provide emergency drinking water are additional challenges/concerns. Replacing the cast iron pipe with HDPE pipe protects this critical water utility infrastructure from seismic damage, and significantly mitigates potential life, health and public safety losses associated with a major earthquake event. Loss of supply in the area’s sole drinking water supply line would have a devastating impact on overall public health and safety, fire protection capability and the economy. To mitigate the likelihood of a catastrophic break that would disrupt water supply or smaller ruptures that could compromise water quality, the obsolete cast iron pipe will be replaced with earthquake resilient HDPE pipe. The water main is critical infrastructure that assures the life, health and safety of Homer’s 5,750 residents and additional residents in surrounding unincorporated areas who rely on the water system for delivery of residential and commercial potable water and fire protection services. Demand for water distribution approximately doubles during the summer months (June to August), compared to the height of winter (December and January) due to the influx of seasonal residents and a burgeoning tourism industry. Project is in City of Homer capital budget fy 2026-2031 CIP page no : 41 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This project rectifies a vulnerability in the City's drinking water infrastructure to safeguard our clean drinking water supply in support of the life, health and safety of Homer's 5,531 residents. It replaces approximately 1,200 linear feet of existing 8-inch cast iron drinking water supply line in Homer's water utility system. The 58-year old section of line is brittle, corroded and on a 52-degree slope, making it extremely susceptible to catastrophic damage due to slope failure or seismic activity. To avoid waterline failure, the project completes design, and replaces the existing 8-inch line with 10-inch high density polyethylene transmission water main. This supply line is the only line transmitting water to the west side of Homer. It serves hundreds of customers, South Peninsula Hospital and two schools. Loss of this line, our sole drinking water link, would have a devastating impact to public health and safety, and fire protection capability. Even short-term water supply disruption (due to severe, but repairable seismic damage to the supply line) has serious consequences. The expedient availability of machinery and spare parts for timely repair during a major disaster and the need to provide emergency drinking water are additional challenges/concerns. Replacing the cast iron pipe with HPDE pipe protects this critical water utility infrastructure from seismic damage, and significantly mitigates potential life, health and public safety losses associated with a major earthquake event. Loss of supply in the area's sole drinking water supply line would have a devastating impact on overall public health and safety, fire protection capability and the economy. To mitigate the likelihood of a catastrophic break that would disrupt water supply or smaller ruptures that could compromise water quality, the obsolete cast iron pipe will be replaced with earthquake resilient High Density Polyethylene pipe. The water main is critical infrastructure that assures the life, health and safety of Homer's 5,522 residents and additional residents in surrounding unincorporated areas who rely on the water system for delivery of residential and commercial potable water and fire protection services. Demand for water distribution approximately doubles during the summer months (June to August), compared to the height of winter (December and January) due to the influx of seasonal residents and a burgeoning tourism industry. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.